AnimalKind dog training

You love your dog. Reward-based training methods are shown to be more effective and better for your dog.

AnimalKind is the BC SPCA’s animal welfare accreditation and referral program for animal-related businesses. AnimalKind has standards (PDF) for dog training, and can help you find a good dog trainer. AnimalKind also accredits pest control companies.

To develop the dog training standards (PDF), we received detailed feedback on the standards from international animal behaviour and dog training experts, held in-person consultations with 36 BC dog trainers, surveyed B.C. dog trainers about current practices, and received public feedback during a four-month comment period.